The Internet plays an important role in how people learn, communicate, do business and go about their daily lives. We advise the Australian Government about all Australians having access to high-quality, reliable and affordable Internet services.

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Telecommunication Reform Package

The Australian Government is reforming the telecommunications market to promote competition and to improve access to broadband...
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National broadband network

NBN Co Limited is an Australian Government owned company. It was set up to roll out the National Broadband Network, which will...
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Internet governance

Australia’s internet is managed through Australian law, policies and global coordination.
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Competition in broadband

The Australian Government has policies to make broadband services more competitive.
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What's new

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Telecommunications Reform Package
The Government is reforming the telecommunications market to promote competition and improve access to broadband services for...
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Parliament passes Bill to enhance online safety
New laws passed today will allow the Children’s eSafety Commissioner to take responsibility for the online safety of all...
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Why a federal civil penalty regime for non-consensual sharing of intimate images?
Existing criminal laws have led to the conviction of ‘revenge porn’ perpetrators in the past, so why are civil penalties...
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Outcome of review of access to telecommunications data
The Australian Government has tabled a report in Parliament of the review into access to telecommunications data in civil...
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Policies (Internet)

The Interactive Gambling Act 2001

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It's illegal to provide some interactive gambling activities, such as 'online casinos', to someone in Australia. Examples include roulette, poker, craps, online 'pokies' and blackjack. Any game of chance, including games of mixed chance and skill played over the internet, is prohibited under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 if it's provided to someone who is physically in Australia....

Anti-Spam legislation

Published

Spam Act 2003 Explanatory memorandum Spam (Consequential Amendments) Act 2003 Explanatory memorandum Spam Regulations 2004 Explanatory statement

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Current consultations

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Consultation on possible amendments to telecommunications carrier powers and immunities

The Australian Government is seeking comments on possible amendments to telecommunications carrier powers and immunities.

Started June 09, 2017 09:30 AEST
Ends July 21, 2017 17:00 AEST
Days Remaining 28 of 42
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Civil penalty regime for non-consensual sharing of intimate images

The Australian Government is seeking your feedback on prohibiting the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, and implementing civil penalties to deter persons and content hosts who share intimate images or videos of another person without their consent.

Started May 20, 2017 07:45 AEST
Ends June 30, 2017 17:00 AEST
Days Remaining 7 of 41
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